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Earth has a "ghost plume" that is warping its internal layers
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Earth has a "ghost plume" that is warping its internal layers

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Scientists discover hidden "ghost plume" that is so powerful that it is physically warping the internal layers of the planet

Earth leaks roughly 47 terawatts of heat into space, a trickle compared with the Sun’s input yet vital for plate tectonics, volcanoes, and the magnetic field. This outward flow is usually thought to rise slowly through mantle convection, like steam s... [5352 chars]

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